Equatorial Guinea
Ciudad de la Paz · 8 regions · 28 places
GQUS travel advisory: 2/4Equatorial Guinea, officially the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, is a country on the west coast of Central Africa and the only Spanish-speaking country in Africa. It has an area of 28,000 square kilometres (11,000 sq mi). Formerly the colony of Spanish Guinea, its post-independence name refers to its location both near the Equator and in the African region of Guinea. As of 2025, the country has a population of 1,853,559, over 85% of whom are members of the Fang people, the country's dominant ethnic group. The Bubi people, indigenous to Bioko Island, are the second largest group at approximately 6.5% of the population. The capital, since January 2026, is Ciudad de la Paz, and Bata is the largest city. Read more — Wikipedia
Best places in Equatorial Guinea in October
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Bata
Malabo
Aconibe
Luba
Evinayong
Rebola
Abaamang
When to go in Equatorial Guinea: month-by-month
Go score by month for the main destinations; green means great weather.
| places | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bata | 76 | 76 | 63 | 62 | 64 | 73 | 76 | 69 | 60 | 61 | 63 | 74 |
| Malabo | 86 | 82 | 70 | 66 | 64 | 62 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 73 | 85 |
| Ebebiyin | 71 | 62 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 65 | 79 | 75 | 54 | 54 | 57 | 69 |
| Añisok | 70 | 63 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 68 | 78 | 73 | 55 | 54 | 56 | 69 |
| Aconibe | 73 | 70 | 59 | 57 | 58 | 77 | 83 | 78 | 62 | 61 | 62 | 76 |
| Luba | 84 | 79 | 67 | 64 | 63 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 71 | 83 |
| Evinayong | 77 | 72 | 61 | 59 | 60 | 75 | 81 | 75 | 60 | 61 | 63 | 75 |
| Rebola | 86 | 82 | 70 | 66 | 64 | 62 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 73 | 85 |
| Abaamang | 74 | 70 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 74 | 79 | 73 | 60 | 61 | 63 | 74 |
| Mongomo | 71 | 65 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 72 | 82 | 78 | 58 | 55 | 59 | 72 |
| Aual | 71 | 73 | 68 | 67 | 75 | 87 | 85 | 88 | 83 | 66 | 66 | 67 |
| Mikomeseng | 73 | 66 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 70 | 77 | 71 | 60 | 58 | 59 | 71 |
| Cogo | 71 | 75 | 66 | 66 | 64 | 80 | 84 | 75 | 60 | 61 | 63 | 70 |
| San Antonio de Palé | 74 | 76 | 68 | 68 | 76 | 91 | 89 | 92 | 88 | 66 | 66 | 71 |
Sea temperature along the coast of Equatorial Guinea
| places | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebola | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 29° |
| Luba | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 29° |
| Mbini | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 28° | 28° |
| Aual | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 27° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 27° | 27° |
| San Antonio de Palé | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 27° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 27° | 27° |
More ways to travel in Equatorial Guinea
Tourism in Equatorial Guinea
How many visitors come, how concentrated tourism is, and when the country is busiest.
Most popular destinations in Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea: practical information
Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices: what to know before you go.
- Voltage
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Driving
- Drive on the right
Central African CFA Franc
XAF · Fr
- Languages
- French, Portuguese, Spanish
- Calling code
- +240
- Meal, casual restaurantFCFA 6,550≈ $11.00
- CappuccinoFCFA 1,650≈ $2.90
- Beer (0.5 l)FCFA 2,400≈ $4.10
- Bottled water (1.5 l)FCFA 760≈ $1.30
- Taxi, 5 kmFCFA 4,600≈ $7.90
- Public transport ticketFCFA 860≈ $1.50
- Mid-range hotel, per nightFCFA 56,950≈ $98.00
Estimated from Equatorial Guinea’s consumer price level — real prices vary by place and season. Prices are about 47% of US levels.
- Dec 8Immaculate Conception
- Dec 25Christmas Day
- Jan 1New Year's Day
Largest cities in Equatorial Guinea
Bata
Malabo
Ebebiyin
Añisok
Aconibe
Luba
Evinayong
Rebola
Main airports
- BSGBata International AirportBata
- OCSCorisco International AirportCorisco Island
- SSGMalabo International AirportMalabo
- GEMPresident Obiang Nguema International AirportMengomeyén
- NBNAnnobón AirportSan Antonio de Palé
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